American Express Company (AXP) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 5, 2026, with voting available online and virtually.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote on key proposals, including director elections and executive compensation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 13 director nominees for a one-year term, all recommended by the Board.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay) is up for vote.

• Shareholder proposals include a report on coverage of transgender healthcare treatments for minors and a proposal regarding political bias risk oversight; Board recommends voting against both.

• Proxies may vote on other matters that arise during the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election, indicating support for current governance structure.